Proverbs 15:28 Meaning and Explanation
“The heart of the righteous studieth to answer: but the mouth of the wicked poureth out evil things.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →The righteous think before speaking; the wicked speak thoughtlessly.
The Context of Proverbs 15:28
Righteous speech is deliberate; wicked speech is unreflective.
What Does Proverbs 15:28 Mean?
The righteous person's heart studies—thinks carefully, deliberates—before an answer comes. Speech flows from reflection. The wicked person's mouth pours out evil without this pause, without this deliberation. What comes out is raw and unfiltered.
This describes a discipline of the righteous: they do not speak on impulse. They take time to consider, to weigh words. The wicked lack this discipline; their speech is a stream of consciousness, reactive and unchecked. The difference is the pause between impulse and utterance.
Frequently Asked Questions About Proverbs 15:28
What does Proverbs 15:28 mean?
The righteous think before speaking; the wicked speak thoughtlessly.
What is the context of Proverbs 15:28?
Righteous speech is deliberate; wicked speech is unreflective.